by LZ Granderson In the 90s I was a founding member of the Black History Club in high school, took Black history courses in college and worked […]
Tag: LGBTQ community
Rainbow House a welcome addition
This month, Rainbow House celebrated its grand opening. As Monongalia County’s first LGBTQ+ shelter, it’s a welcome addition to our community. Historically, emergency — and even long-term […]
Community gathers to celebrate grand opening of The Rainbow House
The moment 123 Pleasant Street’s doors opened Wednesday night, the venue was filled with a bustling crowd ready to enjoy the musical talents of local artists and […]
Project Rainbow opens first LGBTQ+ emergency shelter in West Virginia
Founded in October 2022 by Erin Shelton, Morgan Wood and Cassidy Thompson, Project Rainbow is a grassroots organization based in Monongalia County dedicated to providing support, resources […]
July 9 letters to the editor
Not religious? Church still offers community When I was hanging out at the Pride picnic, I encountered many folks who said they weren’t “religious.” I have always […]
Project Rainbow looking to open state’s first LGBTQ+ shelter, safe haven
Members of the LGBTQ+ community may experience discrimination in many aspects of life, but the inability to find housing is often a struggle that goes unaddressed, particularly […]
Human Rights Commission asks Morgantown Council to ban conversion therapy
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Human Rights Commission, and about 14 members of the community, attended Tuesday’s committee of the whole session to ask Morgantown City Council to […]
Rejection vs. inclusion
WVU Today Some LGBTQ+ people want to be part of faith communities. And though they have concerns about inclusion, they hope to find a faith community that […]
LGBTQ+ groups provide support and raise awareness
Several area LGBTQ+ organizations strive to prevent discrimination as well as provide support, resources and a sense of belonging to members of the LGBTQ+ community who choose […]
Being LGBTQ+ in W.Va.
Local members of the LGBTQ+ community shared their experiences being openly queer in a conservative state, the challenges they’ve faced and what Pride Month means to them. […]